2018 US Int'l Classic Ladies Free Skate

[Ichatdelune]

She did fall once, but this was much, much better than the Asian Open, and her jumps are beautiful! I love that squirtle so much, I can't help it

 

[ancientpeas]

The choreography of this program still doesn't make much sense to me. The opening jumping passes, especially, totally miss the obvious musical highlights where a jump should go and instead just occur randomly.

And why, when the band leader says it's time to speed it up does she stay at the same speed?

 

[Leonardo]

Also, it's Hart, people, not 'heart' - enough with the inane choreography!

Good point

 

[Ichatdelune]

Just curious, why is eunsoo’s nickname Squirtle?

She looks like one.

 

[firal]

Wow she is only 15? Good skate, very good beginning but totally running out of steam towards the end, was hoping the music would finish soon so she can take a breather. Akiko good job with the choreography!

 

[kimi492]

Satoko’s score is out of control - she had a Fall a pop and a ton of visible UR’s. I am so over it

 

[ancientpeas]

like squirtle the pokemon?

Blonde Gabby takes some getting used to.

 

[sunnystars]

The choreography of this program still doesn't make much sense to me. The opening jumping passes, especially, totally miss the obvious musical highlights where a jump should go and instead just occur randomly.

Not a bad skate, but that program did not do it for me at all. I am so sick of the music, and she barely performed at all, save for a couple of standing sections. Also, it's Hart, people, not 'heart' - enough with the inane choreography!

I love Akiko to bits but she has done goof on this program.

 

[rachno2]

What is the deal tonight

 

[Seren]

I think Eunsoo should be pleased with her skate. Some errors but everything is a step forward.

Also- what is going on with Gabby?

 

[Princessroja]

Yikes, Gabby, yikes. :sad46:

 

[ancientpeas]

I have a terrible feeling Larkyn is going to be our number one lady this year.

 

[Ichatdelune]

like squirtle the pokemon?

Yup, the very same. As in this: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CqF1kW5W8AAWooh.jpg:large

 

[lady_bee]

Just curious, why is eunsoo’s nickname Squirtle?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squirtle

Gabby

 

[Mrs. P]

So silver lining, both Eunsoo and Ye Lim on the podium!

And another 4th place for Christy. Dang, get this girl on a podium!

 

[Mrs. P]

What is with Gabby and the terrible lady vocals?

 

[frida80]

Sigh...

Is there any way we can get US Classic any where else next year?

 

[Seren]

Everyone is going to leave this competition with the certain knowledge that altitude is the devil.

 

[Dr. Jenn]

Ouch - rough skate for Gabby! Her jumps all looked like a struggle, even the ones that she landed. I'm not sure what's going on with her this season, but I hope that she will be able to turn things around. I love her costume, but I'm not convinced about the first half of this program.

 

[draqq]

Gabrielle Daleman (CAN)

Powerful 3Lz+2T, but problems with the 2T (double-footed, popped, and maybe <). And a popped 2F. Ouch, a fall on the 3Lo, just way off on the take-off. Alright spin to recover. Definitely see an improvement in her expression through the footwork sequence. Got that free leg out on the 2A+3T combo. Late with the rotation on the Lutz, so only a 1Lz. Better on the 3S+2T+2Lo, 2Lo looks <. Alright 2A. Good speed through first part of the combo spin. Like the split jumps to accent the music right on cue near the end. And a fairly good spin to end the program.

I'm still not sure about this program. Maybe it's the glittery salmon pink dress that's distracting me a bit from how bold and bombastic the Samson and Delilah music gets. The pops are uncharacteristic of her, but who can say in this altitude. I think that the transition between the two pieces of music could be more pronounced.